Marine Development Officer

Marine Development Officer – Part-time Maternity Cover

Devon & Severn Inshore Fisheries and Conservation Authority

Salary: The salary based on 37 hours week is £27,852 (Grade 2 – Spinal Point (19)). The role is
part-time working 22.5 hours per week over 3 days – Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, and
therefore the salary is pro-rata. The position is for one year to cover maternity leave. The
start date for the role is 8th January 2024.

One Year Maternity Cover Appointment – Based in Brixham, Devon

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join Devon and Severn Inshore Fisheries and Conservation
Authority (D&S IFCA) as a Marine Development Officer. Based at the main Brixham office, the
successful applicant will join a small, professional team of officers responsible for the
management of marine fisheries resources and conservation within the D&S IFCA’s District.

The Marine Development Officer is a multifunctional role within D&S IFCA, fulfilling duties
and responsibilities relating to:

• The Permitting Officer, which includes processing, preparing and issuing D&S IFCA
  Permits and maintaining the database of permitted fishing vessels operating in D&S IFCA’s
  District
• Marine Developments in D&S IFCA’s District by reviewing Marine Licence Applications and
  other external agencies’ consultations, gathering and analysing evidence in particular in
  relation to Marine Protected Areas and existing use of the area including commercial and
  recreational fisheries, and providing detailed responses in line with D&S IFCA’s Statutory
  Duties
• Byelaw Authorisations by reviewing and processing Authorisation requests against D&S
  IFCA Byelaws and Byelaw Permit Conditions and identify and assessing risks to Marine Protected
  Areas and existing use of the area

Applicants should possess a degree in a marine related subject or equivalent work experience
within the marine environment and have previous administration experience. Good IT skills, in
particular, the ability to manage large datasets, GIS experience and to be able to collate,
analyse and evaluate evidence from a variety of sources are required for the role. Report
writing, communication and engagement skills are essential. The applicant will be
well-organised, work to tight deadlines, have good interpersonal skills and be able to work
effectively both as part of a team and independently.

All employees have the opportunity to join the Devon County Council pension scheme and receive
25 days annual leave (pro-rata).

Closing date for
applications: 13th November 2023

Interview date: 24th November
2023

For application forms (no CVs accepted) and full job description please contact: [email protected] or phone 01803
854648 / 07395 358172.